ST. JOHN HOSPITAL, INC. Banganiban Drive, Naga City 4400, Philippines Tel No. 473-8502* 473-8919* 473-8477 Fax No. 472-4521 E-Mail Add: stjohnhosp72_naga_4400@yahoo.com Intraoperative Functions = “Minimizes the risk of infection by maintaining aseptic technique throughout the procedure. = Inserts intravenous catheters, urinary catheter and nasogastric tbe as ordered. "Positioning and draping. Coordinates activities and anticipate the needs of the team. = Performs as a scrub or circulating nurse as needed, based on knowledge and expertise for a specific procedure. = Provides. skilled assistance to physician during the procedure and assist -anesthesiologists in induction of anesthesia as needed. = Keeps contaminated instruments and supplies away from the stcrile field to avoid infection and maintain the sterility of the procedure. = Maintaining accurate record of all the nursing activities during the surgical procedure. * Documents accurately all necessary records of the patient after every procedure. Postoperative Functions: = Cleanses contaminated instruments and areas and facilitates sterilization and disinfection = Provides accurate care and handling of all specimens gathered during the procedure and endorses them properly to the nurses on duty or relatives. = Communicates postoperative patient to appropriate person at the conclusion of care. * Monitors level of consciousness, vital signs and intake and output, = Inspects dressings, pads, tube patency and placement of drainage for characteristics = Responsible in doing meticulous housekeeping and prepares the unit for the mext procedure Senior Staff Nurse Functions: = Functions as role model to perioperative students and new staff. = Functions as patient advocate by protecting the pafient from incompetent, unethical or illegal practices during the perioperative period. * Responsible in orienting and training new staff in the clinical set up, policies and procedures of the unit, = Revision and conceptualization of policies and procedures needed for the improvement of services provided. * Prepares and submit to the Chief Nurse the weekly staff schedule or rostering. * Keeps records of and submits to the management the patient census and inventory of supplies and equipments monthly and annually. = Scoures and maintains all patient records and unit reports. = Ensures availability of equipment and supplies in the unit.